Description
French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup is a cozy blend of classic French onion soup and hearty pasta, perfect for chilly nights. This delightful dish features creamy fusilli pasta enveloped in rich beef broth, topped with gooey Gruyère cheese and crispy fried onions. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, ensuring every spoonful is comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup crispy fried onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the onions and measure the broth and pasta.
- Cook the fusilli in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked fusilli and top with Gruyère cheese, mixing until melted.
- Serve hot garnished with crispy fried onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added depth, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or using gluten-free pasta. To make it vegetarian, swap beef broth for vegetable broth.